not today
Aziza Cree Lyrics
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I hope that that's okay
And I might look mad but I promise don't worry ‘bout me
It's just one of them days
That a girl has
Every now and then
Just want to be alone
Don't even want to talk to my friends
Would rather be at home
Don't bother calling my phone
Please don't take it personal
But
I would rather be alone
(Not today)
Yeah, I would rather be alone
(Not today)
Not today
Now I been up before the sky could even turn blue
And my sock keeps sliding down inside of my boot
So please don't try to make everything about you
Don't flatter yourself in the least bit
It's just one of them days
And I don't wanna take it out on you but
I ain't even get the chance to smoke today
So don't hold it against me
I'm just not myself right now
And I
Would rather be at home
Don't bother calling my phone
Please don't take it personal
But
I would rather be alone
(Not today)
Yeah, I would rather be alone
(Not today)
Not today
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today
I would rather be alone
(Not today)
Yeah, I would rather be alone
(Not today)
Not today
The lyrics to Aziza Cree's song "Not Today" convey a sense of self-reflection and the need for solitude. The song begins with the singer expressing that they woke up not feeling pretty and hoping that others will accept this. They may appear angry or upset, but they assure others not to worry, as it's just one of those days that everyone, especially girls, experience from time to time. On such days, the singer desires to be alone and not engage with friends or even do their hair. They simply want to stay at home and be left alone, asking others not to call them.
The second verse reveals that the singer has been up since before sunrise and faces some minor annoyances, like their sock sliding down into their boot. They caution others not to make everything about themselves and not to flatter themselves in thinking that their behavior is a reaction to them. They haven't even had the chance to smoke, so they ask others not to hold their current state against them. The repeated refrain of "Not today" reinforces the singer's desire to be alone and not deal with outside distractions or obligations.
Overall, "Not Today" is a song that captures a vulnerable moment of wanting solitude and self-care, demonstrating how everyone needs some time to themselves every now and then.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up and I didn't feel pretty today
I woke up feeling unattractive and insecure
I hope that that's okay
I hope it's acceptable to feel this way
And I might look mad but I promise don't worry ‘bout me
Although I may appear angry, please don't concern yourself
It's just one of them days
It's just one of those days where I feel off
That a girl has
That every girl experiences
Every now and then
Occasionally
Just want to be alone
I simply desire solitude
Don't even want to talk to my friends
I don't even want to engage with my friends
Ain't even feel like doing my hair
I don't even feel like styling my hair
Would rather be at home
I prefer to be in the comfort of my own home
Don't bother calling my phone
Please do not attempt to contact me
Please don't take it personal
Please don't take my actions or feelings personally
But
However
I would rather be alone
I prefer to be by myself
(Not today)
(Not today)
Now I been up before the sky could even turn blue
I have been awake since before sunrise
And my sock keeps sliding down inside of my boot
My sock keeps slipping down into my shoe
So please don't try to make everything about you
Please don't make everything revolve around yourself
Don't flatter yourself in the least bit
Don't think highly of yourself in the slightest
It's just one of them days
It's just one of those days
And I don't wanna take it out on you but
I don't want to direct my frustrations towards you, but
I ain't even get the chance to smoke today
I haven't even had the opportunity to smoke today
So don't hold it against me
So please don't be upset with me
I'm just not myself right now
I'm currently not feeling like my usual self
And I
And I
Would rather be at home
I would prefer to be at home
Don't bother calling my phone
Please don't try to contact me
Please don't take it personal
Please don't take it personally
But
However
I would rather be alone
I prefer to be by myself
(Not today)
(Not today)
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today, not today
Not today, not today
Not today, not today
I would rather be alone
I prefer to be by myself
Not today
Not today
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: David Berry, Jr.
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